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Lutherans Alert-National through Its Publication Exposed the Apostasy Planned for the American Lutheran Church
(1980)James C. Bourman’s essay examines the theological shift within The American Lutheran Church (ALC) during the 1960s and 1970s, as exposed by the publication Lutherans Alert–National (LAN). Bourman details how LAN, founded ... -
Lutherans and Evangelicals Then and Now/ Review Article: The Boundaries of Evangelicalism I + II
(2010)John F. Brug examines the evolving relationship between confessional Lutheranism and Evangelicalism, highlighting theological divergence and internal fragmentation within the Evangelical movement. He traces historical ... -
Lutherans and the Social Gospel
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The Lutherans East of the Marsh: An Historical and Ministerial Evaluation of the Wisconsin Synod Lutherans in Northeastern Dodge County, Wisconsin
(2013)The purpose of this paper two-fold: The first purpose is to understand the historical circumstances that led to a high concentration of Lutheran congregations being established in northeastern Dodge County, Wisconsin, and ... -
Lutherans for Life: It's Special!
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Lutherans in Mexico
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Lutherans Responding to Crisis: 1529 and 2001
(2024)This paper explores the events of The Siege of Vienna in 1529 and the terrorist attack of 9/11/2001. In both situations, Lutheran voices responded to the two crises: Martin Luther in 1529, and the Wisconsin Evangelical ... -
Luther’s Theology of the Cross
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Maintaining Doctrinal Principles and an Effective Evangelism Outreach
(1988)Michael Bartsch explores how confessional Lutheran congregations can uphold doctrinal integrity while engaging in effective evangelism. Grounded in Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions, the essay presents four theses: ... -
Maintaining Joy in Ministry: The Necessity of Vertical Fulfillment and Healthy Horizontal Awareness
(2019)Through his Word, God fills the human heart with a joy that is unlike anything this world has to offer. The pastor, in his calling, is immeasurably blessed to be able to spend the majority of his days reading God’s Word ... -
A Major Homiletical Challenge Facing the Young WELS Pastor In 2022: Sermon Form
(2023)Young pastors in the WELS face unique homiletical challenges in 2022. A survey was conducted by the author to discern what issues are most prominent from the perspective of the young pastor. The survey revealed that a major ... -
The Majoristic Controversy (1551-1562): As Addressed by Article IV of the Formula of Concord (Of Good Works)
(2002)Pastor David Kipfmiller, in his essay for the 2002 Southeast Michigan Pastoral Conference, gives a detailed overview of the Majoristic controversy leading up to the writing of the Formula of Concord (especially article IV ... -
Making a Pre-Marriage Course that Makes a Difference
(2018)Graduates from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary will be expected to fulfill all of the roles of pastor which include giving pre-marriage counseling. This is a daunting task for any young, inexperienced pastor. One might borrow ... -
Making the Most of Your Small Church
(1986)In this presentation to the Hudson–Potomac Circuit Delegate Conference (1986), Pastor Robert O. Balza explores the unique challenges and strengths of small churches, defined as congregations with fewer than 200 baptized ... -
Malachi: A Decade as God's Messenger
(1994)John Bonow chronicles the history of Malachi, the first official Christian rock band in the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), formed in 1983 at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. Named ...